Show overview
DanceFit Biz Builders has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 112 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 7 min and 31 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Real Strategies to Get More Students, Earn More, and Build a Thriving Biz.
From the publisher
If you're a dance or fitness instructor who wants to grow your classes, increase your income, and turn your passion into a real business, you’re in the right place. Each week, I’ll break down the exact strategies, lessons, and behind-the-scenes truths I learned from building a thriving bellydance fitness brand. No fluff, no guessing, just real talk on instructor marketing tips, how to fill your classes, student retention, branding and class growth, so that you can build a profitable instructor career. Lace up those dance and fitness shoes — it’s time to build the business you deserve. Let’s do this Hit subscribe now and for kick-ass business success! #BellydanceBiz #BusinessMomentum #DanceEntrepreneurship #Podcast Links DanceFit Biz Builders group facebook.com/groups/bellydancebizbuilders SharQui Instructor Academy sharqui.kartra.com/page/sia My Dance Channel youtube.com/channel/UCHiBfVYhmOPhTYr948ShiEA SharQui Virtual Studio sharqui.kartra.com/page/online Facebook facebook.com/SharQuiworkout Instagram instagram.com/sharquiworkout TikTok tiktok.com/@sharquiworkout oreet.substack.com
Latest Episodes
View all 112 episodesWhy Your Students Aren't Coming Back (Even If They Like You) | 112
Why MORE Isn't Helping Your Dance Fitness Class (And What To Do Instead) | 111
How Fitness Professionals Can Diversify Their Income and Stay Relevant in the AI Era | 110
Why Your Dance or Fitness Class Doesn't Flow (And How to Fix It) | 109
How to Open a Yoga & Dance Studio - From Idea to Reality | 108
Why Your Students Are Always a Step Behind in Dance & Fitness Classes (And It's Not Them) |107
Two Businesses, One Career: How She Balanced Teaching and Design | 106
Why Free Isn't Helping Your Dance Fitness Business (And What Actually Does) | 105
How One Training Transformed Her Teaching Across All Dance & Fitness Formats | 104
The Truth About PricingYou Dance & Fitness Classes | 103
Facebook Isn't Dead - Instructors, Here's How To Use It | 102
The 3 Types of Dance Fitness Instructors - (Which One Are You?) | 101
A demo class with three instructors turned into a fascinating teaching experiment.One instructor brought huge energy.Another relied on full combos and follow-along choreography.And I approached it the way I always do — break it down, build it up, and bring the room together.Watching the class unfold made one thing crystal clear:There are three distinct types of dance fitness instructors.And once you see the difference between performing a class and teaching one… you can’t unsee it.Let’s talk about it.🔹 Get on the waiting list for The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t) https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Marisa Interview Me - What 30 Years in Dance & Fitness Really Taught Me | 100
This episode is a special one — it’s the 100th episode of the DanceFit Biz Builders podcast.Instead of me asking the questions, the tables are turned. Marisa Gusatella, Director of Professional Development for SharQui and someone I trust deeply in this work, is interviewing me.We talk about:* what I see now after 30 years in fitness that I couldn’t see in the beginning* people I’ve interviewed* what it really takes to stay in this industry long-term* and what’s next for SharQuiIf you’re a dance instructor or fitness instructor trying to build a sustainable career, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the lessons that only come with time, experience, and a lot of trial and error.🔹 Get on the waiting list for The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t) https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Fitness Trends for 2026 - Why ETM Isn't the Future | 99
Fitness trends for 2026 are shifting — and constant novelty isn’t what’s driving growth anymore.In this episode, I break down why exercise-to-music (ETM) is no longer the leading growth model in fitness, and why structured, purpose-driven movement is rising instead.Using insights from the American College of Sports Medicine Worldwide Fitness Trends Report for 2026, we look at how beat and rhythm-based, repeatable formats support confidence, retention, and long-term participation.If you’re a dance or fitness instructor wondering why your classes haven’t been growing, this episode explains what’s changing — and how to teach in a way that aligns with where fitness is headed next.🔹 Want to get on the waiting list for my SharQui Beat & Block Training? Register here so that you don’t miss the deets! https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Social Media Trends for 2026 - What Dance & Fitness Instructors Need to Know | 98
Social media is changing - and for dance & fitness instructors, the old advice isn’t working anymore.In this episode, I break down the social media trends for 2026 and what they actually mean for dance & fitness instructors who want to grow their classes, increase visibility, and attract real students - not just likes and engagement.We talk about:* Why authentic short-form video is outperforming polished, overly produced content* How dance & fitness instructors can use simple, real content to build trust and visibility* Why community, clarity, and consistency matter more than branding or viral trendsIf you’re a dance or fitness instructor who wants to grow your business, fill your classes, and market yourself on social media without becoming an influencer, this episode will help you understand how instructors are discovered on social media in 2026. No hacks.No hustle culture.Just real social media strategy for instructors who want longevity.🔹 Want to get on the waiting list for my SharQui Beat & Block Training? Register here so that you don’t miss the deets! https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Teaching More Classes Won't Make You More Money - Real Talk for Dance & Dance Fitness Instructors | 97
I am honored to be interviewed by Jessica of The Stage. We talk about how many dance fitness and fitness instructors believe the answer to increasing income is teaching more classes. In reality, teaching more hours often leads to burnout, inconsistent income, and limited growth. In this episode, I break down why teaching more classes won’t make you more money, and what actually creates sustainable income for dance and fitness instructors.We talk about your value, smart offers, and systems that don’t depend on being in the room every hour.If you want to grow your fitness instructor income without working yourself into exhaustion, this episode will help you rethink how you build a sustainable, well-paid teaching business.🔹 Want to get on the waiting list for my SharQui Beat & Block Training? Register here so that you don’t miss the deets! https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Why Aren't My Class Growing? | 96
If you’re a dance fitness instructor or dance instructor wondering why your dance fitness classes aren’t growing, this episode breaks down what’s really happening. Class growth is rarely about social media or marketing—it’s about how you teach, how students experience your class, and whether they feel confident enough to return. In this episode, I explain why many fitness classes stall, how teaching clarity affects class retention, and what dance fitness instructors can do to build consistent, growing classes without burning out.🔹 Want to get on the waiting list for my SharQui Beat & Block Training? Register here so that you don’t miss the deets! https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Just Got Certified? Here's the First Thing You Need to Do (If You Have Zero Business Experience) | 95
Getting certified is exciting.What comes next can feel overwhelming.In this episode, I break down the very first thing you need to do after certification if you have little to no business experience. Before websites, logos, social media, or marketing plans—this is where new instructors actually need to start.We talk about focus, clarity, teaching in real rooms, and how to build confidence and momentum without trying to do everything at once. This episode is about simplifying the early stages so you can stop guessing and start building something solid.If you’re newly certified—or certified but still feeling unsure how to turn teaching into something sustainable—this conversation will give you a clear place to begin.🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
Why This Article Went Viral and What it Teaches Us About Visibility | 94
This episode is my response to my When Performance Replaced Teaching article that received over 130 shares, over 250 comments, and almost 700 likes.I read my reply in full - but this isn’t just a reaction. It’s a teaching moment.In this episode, I break down what happens when performance starts to overshadow pedagogy in the fitness industry, why this conversation struck a nerve, and how clarity - not caution - is what actually cuts through the noise.We also talk about the part no one loves to admit: how scary it can be to say the thing you know is true—especially online. I share why I almost didn’t publish, what happened when I did, and what this experience teaches us about visibility, leadership, and stating your position with integrity.This isn’t about being divisive for attention.It’s about responsibility, standards, and the difference between being liked and being useful.If you teach movement, lead classes, or create content in the fitness space, this episode is for you.The article: https://www.sharqui.com/when-performance-replaced-teaching-a-manifesto-for-the-fitness-industry/My response: https://www.sharqui.com/my-response-to-when-performance-replaced-teaching-facebook-post/🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com
A Fitness Certification is Not Optional for Dance & Dance Fitness Instructors | 93
There’s a belief floating around the dance world that experience alone is enough to teach.“I’ve been dancing for years. I know my body. I don’t need a fitness certification.”But if you’re teaching classes that raise heart rates, repeat movement week after week, and ask students to trust you with their bodies, a fitness certification is not optional.In this episode, I break down why dance experience and exercise science are not the same thing—and why both matter. We talk about safety, cueing, injury prevention, legal protection, student trust, and what actually shifts when instructors step into true movement leadership.This isn’t about limiting creativity.It’s about supporting it with knowledge, clarity, and sustainability.If you teach dance fitness—or any class that conditions the body—this conversation matters.🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com